MWANGA-KABALEGA TOURISM SITE BREAKS GROUND IN DOKOLO
REVIVING HISTORY
In a significant move to preserve Uganda's rich history and boost tourism, the government has officially broken ground on the Mwanga-Kabalega Historical Site in Kangai, Dokolo District.
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This is where Kabaka Mwanga and Omukama Kabalega were captured in 1899. The two of Uganda's prominent monarchs, Kabaka Mwanga of Buganda and Omukama Kabalega of Bunyoro were captured by British colonial forces from here in Lango.
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Today, the Minister of State for Tourism, Martin Mugarra Bahinduka, led the groundbreaking ceremony for the Mwanga-Kabalega Historical Site. This initiative, with an investment of 15 billion Shillings, aims to transform this location into a major tourist attraction.
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Late Cecilia Ogwa had a special mention for her relentless pursuit for this project. The development of this site has been long anticipated, with initial efforts dating back to 1972 when then-President Idi Amin visited Kangai and commissioned two monuments in memory of the captured kings. For decades, the community has managed the site, awaiting further development.
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The project will be executed in two phases, with the first phase costing approximately 8 billion Ugandan Shillings and its awarded to ROHI Services limited.
Artifacts related to the site have been retrieved from Europe, and efforts are underway to recover additional regalia.
The minister encouraged locals to invest in tourism to boost the local economy and promote cultural exchange visits.
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As the sun set over Kangai, the Mwanga-Kabalega Historical Site is poised to become a beacon of Uganda's rich history, drawing visitors from around the world and contributing to the nation's cultural tourism.
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The government has also declared the road from Dokolo to Amolatar a tourism route, enhancing accessibility to the site, though sections of the road have been abandoned by motorists due to its poor condition. –Ends-
Filed 7th & Run 8th Feb, 2025